At Eastview, it is important for us to personalize our learning opportunities to the unique needs of the 4 ^th and 5 ^th grader.  One way we do this is through an “exploratory”. Exploratories are 30 thirty minutes a day, Monday – Thursday, and usually last for about 20 days. We have 4 exploratory sessions during the school year, with the first one starting in October. During this time students may receive extra help in reading and math. They may have opportunities to practice literacy and math concepts through project based learning, or they may explore a science and social studies topic. Students rotate through the exploratories throughout the year.  This year, we are fortunate to have added a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) rotation. Students will have opportunities to program robots, build structures, experiment with 3D printing, and code with Lego Robotics.  During this time, your student may travel to another grade level teacher, a specialist, or an interventionist.  They will also have the opportunity to work with students from other classes. This block is always a popular time with our students.  We can’t wait to begin exploring new things!